Tiramisu overnight oats—healthy and easy—are a great way to start the day and take all of 5 minutes of prep. They are super nutritious and delicious to boot and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Easy tiramisu overnight oats are a take on the classic and universally loved Italian dessert. They mimic the flavor of tiramisu, are healthy, and give you that kick of caffeine.
I mean they area creamy from the almond milk, earthy from the coffee, chocolatey from the cocoa powder. For sure, this is not a simple bowl (or jar) of oats. It’s morning magic that nourishes the body and soul. Overall, it’s simply the best tiramisu overnight oats recipe!
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Why you'll love tiramisu overnight oats?
Make-ahead recipe: Throw together the night before.
Zero cooking: It’s a breakfast recipe that will save your Monday morning.
Portable: easy to carry in jars to school, college, work, and even road trips!
Great for meal prep: Make a few jars and refrigerate them in an airtight container. It keeps well for 2 to 3 days. Just add milk before you serve.
Post-workout snack: Need a jolt of inspiration for workout snacks? Overnight oats are just what the nutritionist ordered!
Ingredients & swaps
Oats: Oats are packed with dietary fiber that dissolves and forms a thick solution in the gut, which makes you feel fuller and helps lower bad and total cholesterol levels.
Yogurt: The richness and creaminess (and shot of protein) come from plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened and not flavored. Don’t want tiramisu overnight oats with Greek yogurt? Replace it with hung homemade yogurt. Get rid of the excess water as much as you can.
Milk: Make it of your choice. Any unsweetened plant-based milk, regular, homemade, or packaged.
Coffee: I made tiramisu overnight oats with instant coffee. You can use a shot of espresso or even leftover coffee. Increase or decrease the amount of coffee you put in. I like it mild, so I kept it on the low side.
Sweetener: Maple syrup is not essential to the recipe. Feel free to swap it with date syrup, honey, agave syrup, or even chopped dates or prunes.
Chia seeds: They help bulk up the treat as they swell, making the pudding nice and thick. Plus, they are a great plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids and are also full of protein and fiber.
Vanilla extract: It gives the flavor of the oats more depth and gives the feeling of having a "treat,” not just a simple breakfast. You know? Homemade vanilla extract or store-bought will do.
Cocoa powder: Use any brand you love.
How to make tiramisu overnight oats?
Step 1: In a bowl, combine rolled oats, coffee powder, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2: Add vanilla extract, maple syrup, almond milk, and yogurt. Mix everything.
Step 3: Cover and refrigerate.
Final step: When ready to serve, stir, top with maple yogurt, and relish.
Recipe notes
- Do overnight oats need to be cooked first? No, the trick is getting the liquid-to-oat ratio right and mixing them well.
- Do a taste test before serving. If the tiramisu overnight oats and chia pudding is not sweet enough, add more of the sweetener of your choice.
- If needed or the overnight oats are too thick for your liking the next morning, splash some milk or yogurt. Mix, and then serve.
How to serve tiramisu-inspired overnight oats
Divide the oats into bowls. Top with maple-flavored yogurt, my take on the mascarpone used in tiramisù. Simply mix yogurt and maple syrup until thick and creamy.
Dust with cocoa powder, very much like you do with a tiramisu. It makes for the prettiest and most tempting breakfast bowl. You’ll WANT that deliciousness in your life. But if you love oats in a jar, then do those!
2 TOPPING IDEAS
Since these are tiramisu-flavor-inspired oats, there’s not much you can experiment with:
- Add chopped (or even toasted) hazelnuts or almonds for some texture.
- A drizzle of dark melted chocolate if you’re feeling indulgent.
FAQs
Takes no more than 5 minutes, start to finish. The rest of the work is done by the fridge.
No, overnight oats (tiramisu or any other kind) don’t have to be chilled overnight. You can refrigerate them for 4 hours to overnight.
Rolled oats are your best bet, as they hold their shape well, giving the snack a soft chewiness and texture. Instant oats turn into a mushy, goopy mess, and steel-cut oats don’t soak up the milk and yogurt.
More oat recipes
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📖 Recipe
Tiramisu Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats
- 3 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 tsp Instant coffee powder
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Almond milk
- 2-3 tbsp Maple syrup
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Topping
- 3 tbsp Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup
- 1 tsp Cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, coffee powder, and salt.
- Add in almond milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- When you're ready to serve, stir the oats, and taste for sweetness. Divide them into 2 serving bowls.
- Top with maple yogurt, dust with cocoa powder, and serve immediately.Enjoy!
Topping
- Combine the yogurt and maple syrup in a small bowl.
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